An SUV carrying children was riddled with gunfire in Bloomington today, police say, after a shooter opened fire on a white GMC with seven people inside, including four kids. Officers responding to reports of shots fired in the 1000 block of North Summit Street found the SUV struck by multiple rounds. The suspected shooter had taken off before officers arrived, and police say no serious injuries were reported.
According to WISH-TV, witnesses called 911 after hearing gunfire in the area, and officers later recovered shell casings at the scene. The station reports investigators believe seven to eight rounds hit the white GMC SUV, which held seven passengers plus the driver, including four children. Despite the barrage of bullets, WISH-TV notes that no serious injuries were reported. Authorities told the station they are searching for the suspect and asked anyone with information to call the tip line at (812) 349-3322.
Where This Fits In Recent Violence
The shooting is the latest in a string of violent calls that have rattled parts of Bloomington this spring, from a rooftop party shooting in late May to a late April downtown incident that wounded multiple people. The rooftop party shooting was one recent example that police have publicly investigated, underscoring how quickly celebrations have turned into crime scenes in recent weeks.
Police Response And Tips
Bloomington police processed the North Summit Street scene and collected evidence while detectives followed up on leads. The department has asked anyone who might have surveillance or dash-cam video from the area around the time of the shooting to contact investigators. The city’s police recruitment page lists the department’s non-emergency number as 812-339-4477 for residents seeking updates or looking to share information that is not an immediate emergency, per Bloomington Police.
Detectives continue to investigate the shooting, and anyone with information or video is asked to contact Bloomington police or the tip line at (812) 349-3322, according to WISH-TV. Residents who see suspicious activity are urged to call 911 for immediate threats. Police say the investigation remains active.
